Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Cuerden psalter
England, Oxford, ca. 1270
MS M.756 fol. 42r

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Psalm 028:01-02 (Vulg., 027:01-02) -- Christ-Logos, cross-nimbed, holding book in left hand and blessing with right hand, emerges from above two nude men, one with joined hands raised, looking toward Him, the other bending over, both in water.
Figures against gold background within initial A decorated with foliate volutes.